10 Tips For Pet Safety on 4th of July

According to LostDogsOfAmerica.org more pets runaway on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. The Humane Society states that “animal shelters around the nation report a dramatic increase in lost pets during the Fourth Of July holiday”.

Between loud parties, strange guests, and loud fireworks, pets are out of their normal element. Often times we take them with us to picnics, the lake, and to places they are unfamiliar with. The fact is, animals cower at the sound of firecrackers and fireworks displays. The bright lights will often send them into panic mode. Their desire to escape these sights and sounds make runaway pets common on this National holiday.

Here are a 10 quick tips to help you ensure your pet safety during the Independence Day Holiday:

Always Tag Your Pets! Virtually every pet store and many grocery stores now have pet tags or automated machines that create pet tags for under $10.00. There is no reason why every pet that can go outdoors should not have a collar and tag. You can also get tage on Amazon for a whopping $3.70 CLICK HEREhttp://amzn.to/2syLDVQ